Summary
The user, Corey, is facing a breach of privacy at his workplace in Ohio. His HR representative has allegedly allowed access to his personal employment information, including pay rate, vacation time, and medical forms, to another employee not in the HR department. Corey has not reported this issue due to fear of backlash within his small company. He was informed of this breach by a coworker.Full Conversation
Employment
What specific issue are you facing with your employment, ****?
My HR representative allowing access to my personal Employment information such as pay, vacation time, medical slips
Are you aware if your HR representative shared this information with anyone? If so, who?
General Information:
- In many jurisdictions, sharing personal employment information without consent is a violation of privacy laws.
- Contact your local labor board for further assistance.
Another employee not in HR department
What state are you located in, ****? Different states have different laws regarding privacy of employee information.
Ohio
What specific information was shared with the other employee?
In Ohio, unauthorized access to personal employment information can be considered a breach of privacy.
Rate of pay, request time off, vacation time, possibly medical forms turned in
In Ohio, unauthorized access to personal employment information is a breach of privacy. Have you reported this to your employer or a higher authority?
No
Why haven't you reported this breach of privacy to your employer or a higher authority yet?
Uncomfortable speaking with anyone due to backlash within small company
What evidence do you have of this breach of privacy?
In Ohio, unauthorized access to personal employment information is a breach of privacy. You can report this to the Ohio Department of Labor.
Was told by coworker
What did your coworker tell you exactly about this breach of privacy?
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